Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die:
for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Revelation 3:2
Sometimes when we read the word, we wonder if it is applicable to our life.
Almost like a hypochondriac who might search the internet to find their diagnosis,
whether that be good news or not-so-good news.
“I have not found thy works perfect before God”
That is a scary thought. How do we assure our works are perfect before God?
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword,
piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
With the word of God, we must be listening, in case His word is dividing the soul and the spirit,
the joints and the marrow. It’s not always for the other guy. it might be for us.
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Cortinthians 13:5
We are told to examine ourselves, to judge ourselves.
In the scripture in Revelation, when Jesus tells us to strengthen that which remains,
He is warning, there are people who have mingled with the world,
people who have given up and are not sold out for the Lord Jesus anymore.
There are also those who have not let their first love be given over to the lusts of the flesh,
who have continued to endure for Christ during hardships and difficulties,
but scripture is still an encouragement to check, to make sure we are right with God.
When you hear God’s word, let it search your heart
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:24
Jesus might very well be talking to you.